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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.88, 3,391.53 and 1,286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.88, 3,391.53 and 1,286.02 is: 1,927.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.88 : 3,391.53 = 1,286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.88/3,391.53 = 1,286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.88x = 3,391.53 × 1,286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.88x = 4,361,575.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,575.41/2,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.44

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